yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
Yeah... don't need to worry about fastboot for this process yet... moto-fastboot has to do with Atrix; sorry I just copy/paste from my original thread in the Atrix Forums. :)

Don't know what else it would be though... has to be a windows or driver issue I would think. Would love to help you more, but I don't even have my Prime yet. :p

*Edit*

Assuming you saw this too in the dev section:

[ADB/FB/APX Driver] Universal Naked Driver Beta 0.5

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1426502
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] franky_402:
Open your command prompt then type

cd c:\program files (x86)\android\android-sdk\platform-tools and press enter, now you can start your command with adb command, if that doesn't work it has to be something with drivers, i used my Mac partition to root mine and i didn't need drivers soo..

Try that and let me know what happens

Sent from my rooted TF201
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] justwonder:
@compuw22c:

After you connected you Prime to computer, do you see something like "ASUS Android Composite ADB Interface" in your computer Device Manager?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] compuw22c:
I saw the ADB interface only after forcing the installation of that driver, before that it still shows as MTP, though it does disconnect and reconnect upon checking device bugging checkbox.

I am running the commands from the correct platform-tools folder. As I said, adb runs, just says no device found. My SGS2 works just fine.

I did use the naked driver package, the asus usb driver package, as well as installing the entire "Asus Suite" thing with everything included. In total, there were 3 different adb drivers (1 from naked 2 from asus suite) plus 1 or 2 composite adb interfaces, all installed/loaded, still got error:device not found with every driver. Trying uninstalling every driver and reinstalling the asus package now...

I promise I've done this a million times, though I'm sure people are looking at this going "seriously, this guy can't even get adb working?" *shakes head*

I almost wanna say screw it as I do dual-boot ubuntu so I could use that but then it'd bother me that I fix computer for a living and I have a broken computer...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Haro912:
I plugged my Prime in for the first time ever today to do this root. I only use the drivers that windows installed for me and it worked fine. Maybe try that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] justwonder:
How about USB debugging, check?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
Got mine working after

Pc reboot

Redownloaded files

Redid adb process

Thanks 4 the suggestions
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] compuw22c:
Uh, yea. On a side note asus sync also does not function (and it seems to function over adb, as usb debugging enables when it launches on the tablet). I'm guessing a driver issue but I've uninstalled and reinstalled these things enough times to make my head spin (yes, rebooting between).

EDIT: Can someone post a pic of their "device manager tree" while in working ADB mode, specifically sorted as 'view device by connection'? I assume there's some kind of "composite usb" or "Transformer Prime Composite" device which then has the ADB Interface beneath it. I believe this is my problem and it is not loading this composite driver first. Hopefully this will show me what I'm doing wrong...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MarkF001:
Open you 'SDK' folder

Run 'SDK Manager.exe'

Open 'available packages'

Make sure you have SDK Platform 3.2 API 13 installed

And

SDK Platform-tools revision 4

And

SDK Tools revision12

You need one/some/all of these for the TF Prime

( You may as well get any later ones also )

Chances are you have earlier ones that don't "know" about HC3.2

If the drivers in sync MAY not be enough, if so get ASUS Suite.

When you open ADB-

Do a 'adb kill adb' ( I think thats the command )

This will kill and other adbs running ( ie ASUS's )

and

Do a 'adb devices'

To make sure you tablet is "seen" by adb
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
As a fellow Mac user can you post details on what you downloaded & the steps you used?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Hawkysoft:
Nice work bro :-)

Also for the people having issues with adb.... copy adb.exe from the sdk in your system folder of windows...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
You made it happen... <3
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ChristoA1:
Oh for ****'s sake... here I am checking XDA before going to bed at an already unreasonable hour, and now I need to fight off the Ambien as I go back downstairs to root this damn thing, hahah
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Haro912:
Lol. Nice
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] compuw22c:
Still no luck... Can someone please post a quick screenshot of their prime connected in working adb mode from the Device manager, preferably in "devices by connection" view? I have a feeling this will help me discover what it should look like and I should be able to resolve it from there.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MrGiggles:
someone jst load up a join.me remote for him plz
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] compuw22c:
Honestly, really, I know I totally look like a n00b right now, but I'm tellin' ya something just did NOT want to jive with any of the drivers I correctly, and repeatedly (with all applicable reboots in between) installed, either from the google sdk manager or asus package(s). I fix computers and admin small offices for a living, not my first time ;)

In any event, I did eventually get it working by following my own directions. I uninstalled it all, did a manually select driver, show all devices, and forced the Samsung ADB driver with the latest date on it that most likely came from the google sdk downloader. All works now (aside from it being listed as the wrong device). Not sure if it would work with Asus sync but I use exchange anyways so I have no use for it. Thanks for the help guys.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] franky_402:
I just posted a new thread in the dev section, made a 1 click of sorts for this root that should have no problems with adb or drivers, download that and try running it to see if that works for you!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] compuw22c:
Nah, the linux guru in me likes typing the commands myself so I know what's going on. If you see my previous post I did eventually 'solve' (work-around?) my issue by just using the Samsung ADB drivers, so I'm all good now! Thanks again Jcase!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lee1972:
Thanks, fully working on my UK Prime :)

Confirmation number: 2DY15542HF840770T

Lee
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] franky_402:
I did notice that after i had posted, Glad to hear ya got it lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] justwonder:
I was about to post screen shots, glad it works for you... anyway it shows nothing if view Devices By Connection, only show in Devices by type
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] compuw22c:
It shows, you just have to expand the levels, find your usb controllers, then look inside them to find the prime, which either is just one device (I believe in mtp) or a usb composite (I think) which has prime mtp and adb beneath it. At least that's the jist I got from my XP VMware image... just wanted to confirm. It'd still interest me if you'd like to post the screenshot but like I said, I have adb and root, mtp still works using the normal asus mtp driver, so I'm happy.

EDIT: Anyone else feel like their device suddenly just became way cooler :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MarkF001:
Yeah, now I can stop thinking about returning it ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Here is a little tool to help you root:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1427125

Credit (of course) to jcase for the root method!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sontin:
I have a german prime with the 29 update. But it's not working for me. Used the tool from -viperboy-:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
Maybe need to right-click and 'run as administrator' not 100% sure, but that might help.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sontin:
Thx for the help. But it seems this was not the problem.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Sib64:
Thank's a lot JCase for your work ;)

Great stuff :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chpimentelpr:
Great!!! First thing to do!

Thanks I have been waiting for this!!! Now just need my TFP... ETA Jan/6 :cool:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Try doing the steps manually instead of using the tool. Does it work? I have a feeling it won't. Maybe try updating? This tool was tested on my US Prime, maybe there is a difference between yours and mine.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MarkF001:
Bienvenue

Jumping ship from Mick's ROMs?

Nice to see a familiar face.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Flip35:
rooted with this method succesfully AWESOME WORK!!! those anybody knows if theres a recovery or cwm out there for this root method? i read cople couple posts on this thread before posting and didnt see anything, thanx
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MarkF001:
Not yet.

We just go root yesterday.

ASUS has made a statement they will provide a way to unlock the 'bootloader'.

That or a crack is needed to do CWR or ROMs.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pesto242:
Great job on root. I was able to root with no problem.

Does anyone know how to unroot, so the system sees the firmware as untouched?

I rooted on .27 firmware and was planning to upgrade. I still get the prime saying their is an update, downloading the update, and trying to install it. But during the Gear's image, it will stop at about 30% and throw up the Android with the Exclamation Triangle.

It does reboot and goes back into the OS, where it just says upgrade failed and reverting to configuration.

Anyone seen this, or can assist?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
delete su and uninstall superuser.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Hmm, I wonder if your German Prime can't use this root method :( lets see what case says.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Flip35:
oh ok thanx, i had asked cuz i saw the recovery on xda yesterday but i guess tht was for the previous root method or previous build...is awesome we got root anyways, im loving this thing
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tyvar1:
Awesome! :D i will root mine when i get it!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
Find me on IRC
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] franky_402:
I'm at work right now but ill be off in about two hours if u still haven't figured it out by then ill try and help ya
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pesto242:
I tried that, and still fails with the update. My prime was right out of the box and 1st thing I did was root...then try and upgrade...Should have upgraded first.

I see on dev Viper made a Unroot 1-click I will try that to see if it changes anything.

No way to use RSD to flash to completely stock?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wtorres141:
Rooted! & donated

Nice work! ICS Fonts...first change I made.

Order date: January 4, 2012 12:32:26 PM PST

Google Order Number: 12999763169054705758.05802294824667030034.1325709142.1

Status

Qty

Item

Price

Digital Delivery

1

Donate to JCase/TeamAndIRC
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pesto242:
I reverted back from root using the viper 1-click and still not able to upgrade from .27.

What did I do??
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
factory reset then try
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Haro912:
Inside of settings do you have a s/n for your tablet? Settings> about tablet> status. I believe is where it is located.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MarkF001:
That would also be my first try

If still no go, try DLing ROM from ASUS, and try that.

The 'root' shouldn't be preventing OTA.

Rooted I went from .27 to .29 to .33
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pesto242:
I tried Factory Reset and no go.

I have a Serial Number on my Device...

I dwnld the OTA .29 from Asus, and it comes in a .zip file...I know how to flash using .zip, but can not find a utility to do it for me. The device only allows for wiping and android boot from what I can tell holding down the volume button during boot.

Do you know how to install the Asus .zip file using a pc or something?

Thank you guys for the help.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Haro912:
I think you just check for update in the settings. Not sure though. Give that a shot
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] silverwings2008:
Can someone post the adb commands to unroot and remove all signs of superuser.

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] caanda45:
I think nacho root will do that, the only thing you have to do is remove any root programs and back ups and delete the superuser apk.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fire-blade:
Hi All,

Does anybody know if this will also work on the Asus Slider, like the Razorclaw root did?

I've just got the Slider and the firmware isn't the correct version to use Razorclaw :(

Thanks for any help :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
fire-blade,

My gtalk is jcase@cunninglogic.com if you want me to try and add support
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] djsaad1:
Am I the only one having issues with uid staying at 2 instead of going to 0? I guess I will try it at work tomorrow, might be a bad adb install on this computer.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
When you get to the UID part, do

adb shell

is it $ or #
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] djsaad1:
its a $

10char
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
Which firmware do you have
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] djsaad1:
.29

I am also getting a cannot create /data/local.prop: permission denied after --stage2

And I am one of those guys that has serial number unkown in status. Could this be an issue?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
gtalk - jcase@cunninglogic.com lets figure it out
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MarkF001:
Is yours a non-US model also?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] djsaad1:
It's a U.S. model, got it from best buy
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
Anyone else have problems with .29?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
US Model from Best buy, serial number unknown, .27 and never tells me there is an update.Date shows 11-22-2011 for the build.

Debugging is on, unable to root.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
did you manually update previously?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
Nope, I am one of what seems to be the BestBuy missing serial crowd.

I updated to .29 manually just now, no change. I still cannot root.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
My advice for the missing serial number users is to return it, as defective, because it is. Missing serials will make it harder for you to update and screw other things up.

I believe for some reason your init.cardhu.rc isn't getting fully ran so some of your services are not being started.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xdaspyder:
great job, easy to pull off. thanks a ton
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sontin:
I updated manually to 33, but the root method is not working.

So, yeah, what a crap problem...

/edit: Maybe my german firmware is not compartible. Any chance to verify it?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] queenkong:
Was quite unfamiliar with the process of rooting initially and struggled. But in the end, works like a charm! Thank you so much!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
hit me on gtalk adn I can look at it

jcase@cunninglogic.com
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fire-blade:
Hi jcase,

Thank you for the kind offer, but i decided to just run the OTA update and ended up with 8.6.5.18 so could use the Razorclaw root method after all - i thought it would be a newer firmware version, after reading that the latest OTA doesn't work with Razorclaw, but i guess that only applies to the Transformer.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MarkF001:
???

8.6.5.18 IS a Transformer ( TF101 ) ROME, and Razorclaw does work on it.

TF PRIMEs ( TF201 ) don't work with Razorclaw since 8.8.3.27.

So what do you have, and or are you just lost?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pesto242:
Hello Sontin, how did you upgrade manually. I downloaded the .zip file from Asus site..however do not see how to get into recovery to flash it. Any help is appreciated.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louvass:
Manual Install of Zip

Unzip that downloaded file to the root of an SD card, with the Prime powered on insert the card and the prime will see it and install it. These instructions are on the Asus download site. I had to do this also to get an upgrade but it didn't fix the issue which was the serial # not showing on the device. I returned it for another and all is well now receiving OTA updates. Hope this helps
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MarkF001:
If memory serves:

Unpack the .zip. Within it is another .zip file. Extract the XX_epad-user-8.8.3.29.zip (where XX is your region, ie. US, WW, etc ). Copy this file to the MicrSD and rename it update.zip. Boot into the recovery, and manual should work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mwbarb:
Have been 'bricked' for 3 days due to the OTA update and waiting for the battery to drain. Couldn't wait for the 'new' method so I used this and it worked like a charm on the first try. Hope you're able to get a Prime soon!

Donation Confirmation: 00U13791AC938192B
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] John Kotches:
jcase:

Excellent work and easy for those of us that aren't afraid of command prompts. :) For those of us that make our livings in /bin/bash it's child's play to run them.

I did stick in:

adb shell ls -l /system/xbin/su after the chmod to make sure it had the appropriate permissions. Never hurts to check, right?

Also thanked!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eyz:
hi jcase,

got a TF101 B40 TW model, currently loaded with 8.6.5.21 FW

Had no problem rooting with previous firmware.

But I do encountered problem with nachoroot at stage2

The error message displayed was similar to most forumers here, which is,

"cannot create /data/local.prop: permission denied".

Please advice.

Thanks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
Get adb setup properly and msg me on gtalk - jcase@cunninglogic.com or find me on IRC (andirc or freenode as jcase)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MarkF001:
With a TF101 you have so many choices. If NachoRoot and/or ADB is giving you a problem, try one of the ONECLICK Roots or RazorClaw. NachoRoot worked great on my TF201, but I have never used it on TF101.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] joe14:
Have you figured out anything with the german primes? I am going to buy it on 12th and am interested in root ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ZeDroid:
My tablet is a german one and I had no problem rooting it...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tyvar1:
Will this work when ICS(Android 4.0) comes?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
I think jcase and I have both lost the ability to see and predict the future. Not sure why, but I just can't forsee things like I used to.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tyvar1:
haha true! very stupid question ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] foboi1122:
This is kinda a newbie rooting question, but say if I root now, and change a file in the system/fonts folder so I can read some other unicode. When the firmware update comes, will it only cause my tablet to unroot and keep the files in system/fonts the way I left it? Or will system/fonts be set back to it's stock files?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MarkF001:
ASUS 'blob' updates will most likelly reset '/system' and subfolders to what ASUS wants them to be. Root, make your changes and keep a backup on your MicroSD card. Then you can update, and as long as ASUS doesn't break this 'root' method, root and you can then re-change the files.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Everblue:
Hey jcase, dosn't work with transformer prime build 27 french.

See here the pastbin error pastebin.com/GUaPjL8C

failed on '/data/sensors/AMI304_Config.ini' - No such file or directory

AND more :

cannot create /data/local.prop: permission denied
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
Update to latest available firmware, then try.

If that fails, do a factory reset and try.

Something causes transformers not to fully run the init.blahblah.rc, and how far it runs varies from build/device to build/device and I am not sure what.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Everblue:
Update to V33 => don't work cannot create /data/local.prop: permission denied

Reset factory => don't work cannot create /data/local.prop: permission denied

I try seriously since fews hours, anyway it fail at stage1:

failed on '/data/sensors/AMI304_Config.ini' - No such file or directory

and after reboot failed at stage2 :

don't work cannot create /data/local.prop: permission denied
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] septicdeath:
application launcher has stopped

So, rooted no problem, went to restore some configs thought titanium pro and after a reboot, launcher wont launch.

Figured I'd ask, I assume that a manual download of the newest update from asus and pushing it to the device with adb is in store?

I guess I will try to walk my way through it.

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
the sensors-config service isnt ran on your transformer, I have no clue why
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MarkF001:
Titanium Backuo does bad things to Transformers ( TF101 & TF201 ) when restoring system files and/or data; do not do it. But it should, and has for me, worked fine for apps and their data.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bimboy:
Doesn't seem to work on ICS. I get the following at stage 1:

Usage ./nachoroot.bin <parameter>
----------
Parameters: DO NOT RUN OUT OF ORDER.
--stage1 : Reboots the Transformer
--stage2 : Reboots the Transformer again, and gains root..
--undo : This is your last step, after installing su/superuser, will fix instabilities from this root.
----------
Please reboot then run again with --stage2 parameter.
failed on '/data/sensors/AMI304_Config.ini' - Permission denied
link failed File exists
/data/local/nachoroot.bin: break: cannot break

For the heck of it, i tried to do stage2, just in case it could still root after receiving that error, and I get this:

----------
Usage ./nachoroot.bin <parameter>
----------
Parameters: DO NOT RUN OUT OF ORDER.
--stage1 : Reboots the Transformer
--stage2 : Reboots the Transformer again, and gains root..
--undo : This is your last step, after installing su/superuser, will fix instabilities from this root.
----------
Please reboot again to gain root, run again with --undo after rebooting to cleanup.
/data/local/nachoroot.bin: cannot create /data/local.prop: Permission denied
/data/local/nachoroot.bin: break: cannot break
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ChristoA1:
You seem to have the same errors as Septicblue above, no?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
Topic reflects that it only works on HC now. Working on other solution
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ChristoA1:
Thanks jcase! Luckily, the new update doesn't completely obliterate root for those who have it, but for those getting units in the future preloaded with ICS, you're work will be very valuable!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
Actually it did competely obliterate unless they used OTA Rootkeeper. They still have su and its executable, but soon they will notice it doesnt actually work properly, and come asking.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ChristoA1:
lol, that's what I meant by "completely"... And it was interesting seeing that (before restoring to proper condition) the Superuser app still thought su was properly installed... Until you tried using a permission, lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
Superuser app is wonky, it needs a complete rewrite.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] fr3dw0rth:
When I install an app, does it install to the Nook Tablet user memory, B&N only memory, or SD card?

I have only a 4GB microSD card, and I'm wondering if should upgrade.

Thanks!